Research Associate

This position requires an incumbent with a degree in topics related to computer science and artificial intelligence using insights from information sciences and network analysis to conduct research on algorithms for data science approaches on food informatics and cancer research using knowledge graph backends for generating better artificial intelligence methods.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a master's degree and two years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess advanced research skills, data analysis expertise and scientific writing ability in order to independently execute complex research tasks, interpret findings and contribute to scholarly publications. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Contact information for 3 references

Applications close on: June 29, 2026

$43,584.50 (0.5 FTE)